This channel contains the Christian teachings of Sr. Pastor Kevin Whitacre of LifePoint Church.
The difference between the defeat of the old life and the victory of the new life is found in the renewal of our thinking. Ephesians 4:22–24 (ESV) to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 1. I must identify unhealthy patterns of thinking that keep me from becoming like Jesus. Ephesians 4:22 (ESV)to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, -I let Gods word and Spirit identify areas of my life that need to change. -I must agree with God and commit to change. -I should be specific and call it out. 2. I must establish a new way of thinking based on Gods Word. Eph 4:23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, A- In the Bible – Psalm 1; Josh 1:8; B -In knowing God Colossians 3:9–11 C – By the power of the Holy Spirit. John 16:13 3. I must determine to Live out What God has put in me. Ephesians 4:24 (ESV) and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. A- Jesus is the true pattern for my new life. Romans 8:29 B- LIVING THE NEW LIFE IS INTENTIONAL. James 1:22
The difference between the defeat of the old life and the victory of the new life is found in the renewal of our thinking. Ephesians 4:22–24 (ESV) to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 1. I must identify unhealthy patterns of thinking that keep me from becoming like Jesus. Ephesians 4:22 (ESV)to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, -I let Gods word and Spirit identify areas of my life that need to change. -I must agree with God and commit to change. -I should be specific and call it out. 2. I must establish a new way of thinking based on Gods Word. Eph 4:23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, A- In the Bible – Psalm 1; Josh 1:8; B -In knowing God Colossians 3:9–11 C – By the power of the Holy Spirit. John 16:13 3. I must determine to Live out What God has put in me. Ephesians 4:24 (ESV) and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. A- Jesus is the true pattern for my new life. Romans 8:29 B- LIVING THE NEW LIFE IS INTENTIONAL. James 1:22
Romans 12:1-2Summary: If I am going to live successfully, I must allow God to replace old though habits with new biblical patterns. I'm learning to think for life! Intro: When we think about habits, we normally consider the things that we do. Today we are going to talk about habits in the way we think. If we think about it, we can identify habits in our way of thinking or mindsets that can be either good or bad, helpful or hurtful. The Bible teaches us to replace the unbiblical though patterns with new godly ways of thinking. When I refuse this, I end up wandering like Israel in the dessert.1. I continue to wander when I live with an entitlement mindset.Numbers 11:4–6 (ESV) Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, “Oh that we had meat to eat!5We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic.6But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.”The answer : A Grace mentality. I move forward by trusting the Gods grace.2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2. I continue to wander when I live with a victim mindset.Exodus 14:10–14 (ESV) When Pharaoh drew near, the people of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they feared greatly. And the people of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11They said to Moses, “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us in bringing us out of Egypt?12Is not this what we said to you in Egypt: ‘Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians'? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”13And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.14The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” The answer – A Victor Mentality. I learn to trust Gods power and promise. 1 Corinthians 15:57–58 (ESV) But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.3. I continue to wander when I live with a self-centered mindset.Exodus 32:1 (ESV) When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.”The answer: A Christ centered mentalityColossians 2:10 (NLT) So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. 4. I continue to wander when I live with a divisive mindset.Numbers 12:1–2 (ESV)1Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman. 2And they said, “Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?” And the Lord heard it. The answer: A uniter mentality. Matthew 5:9 (ESV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.Ephesians 4:1–3 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.5. I continue to wander when I have a faithless mindset.Numbers 13:27–33 (ESV) And they told him, “We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of Anak there. 29The Amalekites dwell in the land of the Negeb. The Hittites, the Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the hill country. And the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and along the Jordan.” 30But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” 31Then the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.” 32So they brought to the people of Israel a bad report of the land that they had spied out, saying, “The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people that we saw in it are of great height. 33And there we saw the Nephilim (the sons of Anak, who come from the Nephilim), and we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them.” The answer : A faith-filled mindset. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) for we walk by faith, not by sight.Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.Action Steps:· Allow God to change these mindsets in you.· Ask God to show you where you have other wilderness mindsets.· Seek Gods answer to each in the scripture. What other mindsets do I have that are keeping me form living the life you want for me? o Lustful mindseto Anxious mindseto Hateful mindseto Fearful mindseto Unforgiving mindseto Critical mindseto Prideful mindseto Careless mindseto Foolish mindseto Lazy mindseto Negative mindset· Ask God to help you grow into your new identity in Jesus. Eph 1-3
Romans 12:1-2Summary: If I am going to live successfully, I must allow God to replace old though habits with new biblical patterns. I'm learning to think for life! Intro: When we think about habits, we normally consider the things that we do. Today we are going to talk about habits in the way we think. If we think about it, we can identify habits in our way of thinking or mindsets that can be either good or bad, helpful or hurtful. The Bible teaches us to replace the unbiblical though patterns with new godly ways of thinking. When I refuse this, I end up wandering like Israel in the dessert.1. I continue to wander when I live with an entitlement mindset.Numbers 11:4–6 (ESV) Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, “Oh that we had meat to eat!5We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic.6But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.”The answer : A Grace mentality. I move forward by trusting the Gods grace.2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2. I continue to wander when I live with a victim mindset.Exodus 14:10–14 (ESV) When Pharaoh drew near, the people of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they feared greatly. And the people of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11They said to Moses, “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us in bringing us out of Egypt?12Is not this what we said to you in Egypt: ‘Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians'? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”13And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.14The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” The answer – A Victor Mentality. I learn to trust Gods power and promise. 1 Corinthians 15:57–58 (ESV) But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.3. I continue to wander when I live with a self-centered mindset.Exodus 32:1 (ESV) When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.”The answer: A Christ centered mentalityColossians 2:10 (NLT) So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. 4. I continue to wander when I live with a divisive mindset.Numbers 12:1–2 (ESV)1Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman. 2And they said, “Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?” And the Lord heard it. The answer: A uniter mentality. Matthew 5:9 (ESV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.Ephesians 4:1–3 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.5. I continue to wander when I have a faithless mindset.Numbers 13:27–33 (ESV) And they told him, “We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of Anak there. 29The Amalekites dwell in the land of the Negeb. The Hittites, the Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the hill country. And the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and along the Jordan.” 30But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” 31Then the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.” 32So they brought to the people of Israel a bad report of the land that they had spied out, saying, “The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people that we saw in it are of great height. 33And there we saw the Nephilim (the sons of Anak, who come from the Nephilim), and we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them.” The answer : A faith-filled mindset. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) for we walk by faith, not by sight.Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.Action Steps:· Allow God to change these mindsets in you.· Ask God to show you where you have other wilderness mindsets.· Seek Gods answer to each in the scripture. What other mindsets do I have that are keeping me form living the life you want for me? o Lustful mindseto Anxious mindseto Hateful mindseto Fearful mindseto Unforgiving mindseto Critical mindseto Prideful mindseto Careless mindseto Foolish mindseto Lazy mindseto Negative mindset· Ask God to help you grow into your new identity in Jesus. Eph 1-3
Introduction: Before God could allow the children of Israel to enter the promised land, He had to begin the process of changing their mind.Gods Definitive Word to Joshua on Successful Thinking!1. Learn to be strong and courageousJoshua 1:6 (ESV) Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.2. Learn to trust Gods truth Joshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. . . 3. Learn to keep moving straight aheadJoshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.4. Learn to make Gods Word your point of reference. Joshua 1:8 (ESV) This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Introduction: Before God could allow the children of Israel to enter the promised land, He had to begin the process of changing their mind.Gods Definitive Word to Joshua on Successful Thinking!1. Learn to be strong and courageousJoshua 1:6 (ESV) Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.2. Learn to trust Gods truth Joshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. . . 3. Learn to keep moving straight aheadJoshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.4. Learn to make Gods Word your point of reference. Joshua 1:8 (ESV) This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Text: Matthew 22:37Summary: When I let God teach me a new way to think I will begin a new way to live.What does it mean to think?You will never have a truly changed life without letting God change the way you think.Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Isaiah 55:9 (ESV)For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.The goals of this series:• Learn what it means to love God with your mind.• Understand how your thinking influences your heart and what that means.• Grow to identify sources of corrupt thinking that keep me from experiencing blessing.• Understand the dangers of corrupt thinking.• Build the skill of recognizing where I need to change or adjust thinking.• To identify the areas where I am allowing the culture and values of the world to influence the way that I see and frame life.• Learn how to change the way I think about things. Establish the skill of Unlearning!• Overcoming mindsets that keep me defeated. • Establish an eternal authority as the standard for how we think, feel and act as followers of Jesus.• Learning to manage my emotions with my thinking.Matthew 22:37 (ESV)And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.Luke 8:35 KJV Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. How Can I love God with All My Mind?1. Commit to Allowing God to Change my Mind. Romans 12:1,2A- You must let him change your mind in order to be saved.Acts 20:21 (ESV). testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.Mark 1:14–15 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.B – Changed thinking becomes the way we know God and grow in Christ.2. Begin to Exercise your Mind for Good. Phil 4:8Philippians 4:8 (ESV)Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.• Is it True and do I know it to be true?• Is this honorable or dishonorable? Does it demonstrate dignity?• Is it just? Is it correct, good, righteous?• Is it pure? Is there a Holiness and innocence?• It is lovely? Is it friendly, agreeable, pleasing, positive• Commendable? Good report or reputation? Commendation!• Excellence? Valor, virtue, excellent character• Worthy of praise? Worthy of approval? Desired? Prized? Does it add value?3. I must commit to Learn to Live! Romans 12:1–2 (ESV)I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.Ephesians 4:1 (ESV)I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, (the rest of Ephesians ch 4,5, 6 tell us how to do this)Ephesians 4:17–18 (ESV)Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.Ephesians 4:20–24 (ESV)20But that is not the way you learned Christ!21assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.• Listen to Jesus teaching.• Observe Jesus life.• Imitate the ways of Jesus.Invitation:“Lord, teach me to think the new way so that I can live the new life!”• Will I open my heart to Jesus as my personal savior?• Will I Commit to Loving God with all my thinking!
Text: Matthew 22:37Summary: When I let God teach me a new way to think I will begin a new way to live.What does it mean to think?You will never have a truly changed life without letting God change the way you think.Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Isaiah 55:9 (ESV)For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.The goals of this series:• Learn what it means to love God with your mind.• Understand how your thinking influences your heart and what that means.• Grow to identify sources of corrupt thinking that keep me from experiencing blessing.• Understand the dangers of corrupt thinking.• Build the skill of recognizing where I need to change or adjust thinking.• To identify the areas where I am allowing the culture and values of the world to influence the way that I see and frame life.• Learn how to change the way I think about things. Establish the skill of Unlearning!• Overcoming mindsets that keep me defeated. • Establish an eternal authority as the standard for how we think, feel and act as followers of Jesus.• Learning to manage my emotions with my thinking.Matthew 22:37 (ESV)And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.Luke 8:35 KJV Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. How Can I love God with All My Mind?1. Commit to Allowing God to Change my Mind. Romans 12:1,2A- You must let him change your mind in order to be saved.Acts 20:21 (ESV). testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.Mark 1:14–15 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.B – Changed thinking becomes the way we know God and grow in Christ.2. Begin to Exercise your Mind for Good. Phil 4:8Philippians 4:8 (ESV)Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.• Is it True and do I know it to be true?• Is this honorable or dishonorable? Does it demonstrate dignity?• Is it just? Is it correct, good, righteous?• Is it pure? Is there a Holiness and innocence?• It is lovely? Is it friendly, agreeable, pleasing, positive• Commendable? Good report or reputation? Commendation!• Excellence? Valor, virtue, excellent character• Worthy of praise? Worthy of approval? Desired? Prized? Does it add value?3. I must commit to Learn to Live! Romans 12:1–2 (ESV)I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.Ephesians 4:1 (ESV)I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, (the rest of Ephesians ch 4,5, 6 tell us how to do this)Ephesians 4:17–18 (ESV)Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.Ephesians 4:20–24 (ESV)20But that is not the way you learned Christ!21assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.• Listen to Jesus teaching.• Observe Jesus life.• Imitate the ways of Jesus.Invitation:“Lord, teach me to think the new way so that I can live the new life!”• Will I open my heart to Jesus as my personal savior?• Will I Commit to Loving God with all my thinking!
Text: John 8:1-11Summary: Living a life of grace is the only true way to reflect Jesus Christ in a broken world. John 1:16–17 (ESV)For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.1. God gives Grace by removing my burden. Psalms 38:4 (ESV) For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." 2. God gives Grace by showing me a new way. John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.Psalms 25:4-5 (KJV) 4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 3. God gives Grace by giving me the power to change. 2 Peter 3:18 (ESV) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. Romans 5:1-2 (KJV) 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 2 Cor 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Text: John 8:1-11Summary: Living a life of grace is the only true way to reflect Jesus Christ in a broken world. John 1:16–17 (ESV)For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.1. God gives Grace by removing my burden. Psalms 38:4 (ESV) For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." 2. God gives Grace by showing me a new way. John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.Psalms 25:4-5 (KJV) 4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 3. God gives Grace by giving me the power to change. 2 Peter 3:18 (ESV) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. Romans 5:1-2 (KJV) 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 2 Cor 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Text: Romans 8:31-39Summary: God's plan for our salvation is nothing short of total and complete victory!Romans 8:31–39 (The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language)31So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose?32If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us?33And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen?34Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.35Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:36They kill us in cold blood because they hate you. We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.37None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us.38I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow,39high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.2 Corinthians 1:20 (NLT) For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.· Gods Yes brings Gods righteousness in Christ so there is NO Condemnation because of sin. · Gods Yes gives the Spirit of God who empowers us to live so there is NO Obligation to the law. · Gods Yes delivers the blessed Hope of Jesus Christ so there is NO Fear in our sufferings. · Gods Yes ensures the fulness of the Love of Christ so there is NO Separation from God ever.1) God is for us. V31 31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? “When you are confident in the One who is For You, you stop worrying about who is against you!”Isaiah 41:10 (NLT). Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.2) Christ has died for us. V3232He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?Romans 3:23–25 (NLT) For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.24Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin.People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.3) God has justified us. V 33 33Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.Romans 5:17 (NLT). For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.4) Christ himself intercedes for us. V 34. He is Savior, Mediator 34Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.5) Christ loves us. V 35-39. A -We are confident through the Struggle. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?36As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” B – We are confident of victory. 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. C - Fully Convinced of Gods Promise! V 38-39. 38For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Text: Romans 8:31-39Summary: God's plan for our salvation is nothing short of total and complete victory!Romans 8:31–39 (The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language)31So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose?32If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us?33And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen?34Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.35Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:36They kill us in cold blood because they hate you. We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.37None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us.38I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow,39high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.2 Corinthians 1:20 (NLT) For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.· Gods Yes brings Gods righteousness in Christ so there is NO Condemnation because of sin. · Gods Yes gives the Spirit of God who empowers us to live so there is NO Obligation to the law. · Gods Yes delivers the blessed Hope of Jesus Christ so there is NO Fear in our sufferings. · Gods Yes ensures the fulness of the Love of Christ so there is NO Separation from God ever.1) God is for us. V31 31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? “When you are confident in the One who is For You, you stop worrying about who is against you!”Isaiah 41:10 (NLT). Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.2) Christ has died for us. V3232He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?Romans 3:23–25 (NLT) For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.24Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin.People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.3) God has justified us. V 33 33Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.Romans 5:17 (NLT). For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.4) Christ himself intercedes for us. V 34. He is Savior, Mediator 34Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.5) Christ loves us. V 35-39. A -We are confident through the Struggle. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?36As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” B – We are confident of victory. 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. C - Fully Convinced of Gods Promise! V 38-39. 38For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Text: Rom 8:18-30Summary: There is nothing that God cannot and will not use for your good and His glory!Review:Wk 1 Rom 8:1-5 The struggle is Real, BUT so is the VictoryWk 2 Rom 8:6-17 We are free to Be. It's not merely what I'm free from BUT it's what I'm free to.Romans 8:18-301. God is doing something greater than we often see, feel and understand. V 18-25A. Life has sufferings (plural). V 18. Romans 8:18 (ESV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.Philippians 1:29 (ESV) For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,Philippians 3:8 (ESV) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain ChristPhilippians 3:10 (ESV)that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,4 Sources of suffering: The brokenness of the worldThe actions of othersOur adversary the devil My own sinfulnessB. We answer suffering with godly hope! Romans 8:24–25 (ESV)For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.Colossians 1:27 (ESV)To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.2 Corinthians 1:6 (ESV)6If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.2. God will use all things for my good right now. V 26-30Romans 8:28–29 (ESV)And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.So what do I do today?1. Stay faithful to my walk with God.1 Peter 4:19 (ESV)Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.2. Live in faithful obedience to the revealed will of God. John 17:16–18 (ESV)They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 3. Go beyond the why!
Text: Rom 8:18-30Summary: There is nothing that God cannot and will not use for your good and His glory!Review:Wk 1 Rom 8:1-5 The struggle is Real, BUT so is the VictoryWk 2 Rom 8:6-17 We are free to Be. It's not merely what I'm free from BUT it's what I'm free to.Romans 8:18-301. God is doing something greater than we often see, feel and understand. V 18-25A. Life has sufferings (plural). V 18. Romans 8:18 (ESV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.Philippians 1:29 (ESV) For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,Philippians 3:8 (ESV) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain ChristPhilippians 3:10 (ESV)that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,4 Sources of suffering: The brokenness of the worldThe actions of othersOur adversary the devil My own sinfulnessB. We answer suffering with godly hope! Romans 8:24–25 (ESV)For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.Colossians 1:27 (ESV)To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.2 Corinthians 1:6 (ESV)6If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.2. God will use all things for my good right now. V 26-30Romans 8:28–29 (ESV)And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.So what do I do today?1. Stay faithful to my walk with God.1 Peter 4:19 (ESV)Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.2. Live in faithful obedience to the revealed will of God. John 17:16–18 (ESV)They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 3. Go beyond the why!
Text: Rom 8:1-17Summary: The biblical focus of Spirit led freedom is not what I have been set free from, but it is what I am set free to. We are set free to become healthy and mature children of God and this is the work of the Spirit in us.Free From means Free To! Free to become Who God made you to be. Free to be, to be healthy, growing, loving, joyful, peace-filled, powerful, meaningful, and holy. You are free to be In Christ!1. Spirit led freedom rest in Christ alone. V 1-4Romans 8:2 (ESV)For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 2. Spirit led freedom changes my thinking. V 5-8Romans 8:6 (ESV)For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.Colossians 3:1–2 (ESV)1If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earthPhilippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.3. Spirit led Freedom results in a fruitful life. V 9-11Romans 8:10 (ESV)But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Galatians 5:16–18 (ESV)But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.17For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.Galatians 5:22–25 (ESV)22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. I'm not feeding it, I'm saying no to my flesh! Godly disciplines.4. Spirit led Freedom is forged in my new identity as a child of God. V 12-17Romans 8:14–16 (ESV) For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
Text: Rom 8:1-17Summary: The biblical focus of Spirit led freedom is not what I have been set free from, but it is what I am set free to. We are set free to become healthy and mature children of God and this is the work of the Spirit in us.Free From means Free To! Free to become Who God made you to be. Free to be, to be healthy, growing, loving, joyful, peace-filled, powerful, meaningful, and holy. You are free to be In Christ!1. Spirit led freedom rest in Christ alone. V 1-4Romans 8:2 (ESV)For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 2. Spirit led freedom changes my thinking. V 5-8Romans 8:6 (ESV)For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.Colossians 3:1–2 (ESV)1If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earthPhilippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.3. Spirit led Freedom results in a fruitful life. V 9-11Romans 8:10 (ESV)But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Galatians 5:16–18 (ESV)But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.17For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.Galatians 5:22–25 (ESV)22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. I'm not feeding it, I'm saying no to my flesh! Godly disciplines.4. Spirit led Freedom is forged in my new identity as a child of God. V 12-17Romans 8:14–16 (ESV) For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
Romans 7:24-25; 8:1-17 Summary: God has not merely redeemed us from our sin but so much more as He has provided for our victory in, through, and for Jesus Christ, so let's learn to win. The Struggle is Real but so is the Victory. “...So run to win” 1 Cor 9:24 Romans 7:24–25 (ESV) Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. 1. The Spirit gives us Freedom from Judgement! 8:1-4 Romans 8:1,2 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 2. The Spirit gives us Freedom from Defeat. 8:5-17 Romans 8:6 (ESV) For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 3. God gives us Freedom from Discouragement. 8:18-30 Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 4. Gods gives us Freedom from Fear. 8:31-39 Romans 8:31 (ESV) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?What personal application will I make from todays message?
Romans 7:24-25; 8:1-17 Summary: God has not merely redeemed us from our sin but so much more as He has provided for our victory in, through, and for Jesus Christ, so let's learn to win. The Struggle is Real but so is the Victory. “...So run to win” 1 Cor 9:24 Romans 7:24–25 (ESV) Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. 1. The Spirit gives us Freedom from Judgement! 8:1-4 Romans 8:1,2 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 2. The Spirit gives us Freedom from Defeat. 8:5-17 Romans 8:6 (ESV) For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 3. God gives us Freedom from Discouragement. 8:18-30 Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 4. Gods gives us Freedom from Fear. 8:31-39 Romans 8:31 (ESV) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?What personal application will I make from todays message?
Summary: We have freedom over sin through Jesus Christ and Jesus alone. John 8:31-3831 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free'?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave[a] to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. 38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” V 32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” V 33, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free'?” V 34, “everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” Romans 6:1-18What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self[a] was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7 For one who has died has been set free[b] from sin. 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. 10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. 11 So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. 13 Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. 14 For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves,[c] you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. Sin has already been defeatedYou either chose sin or you choose obedienceConfess your sin before God and within your own conscienceDecide against the sinRomans 8:5, “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.”Romans 13:14, “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.”Pray, Pray, PrayPsalm 51:1-15, Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Focus on the One who has already defeated sin
Summary: We have freedom over sin through Jesus Christ and Jesus alone. John 8:31-3831 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free'?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave[a] to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. 38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” V 32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” V 33, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free'?” V 34, “everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” Romans 6:1-18What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self[a] was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7 For one who has died has been set free[b] from sin. 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. 10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. 11 So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. 13 Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. 14 For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves,[c] you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. Sin has already been defeatedYou either chose sin or you choose obedienceConfess your sin before God and within your own conscienceDecide against the sinRomans 8:5, “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.”Romans 13:14, “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.”Pray, Pray, PrayPsalm 51:1-15, Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Focus on the One who has already defeated sin
Summary: God's grace and truth have come to us through his greatest gift, his son Jesus Christ. In him we have all we need.1. The One True King has the Riches and Authority to give you all that you need. Matthew 2:2 (ESV). saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 2. The One true King is Gods answer to our single greatest need. Luke 2:11 (ESV). For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 3. The One True King wants to enrich your life both now and forever. Romans 8:32 (ESV)He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Three Divine Gifts:Peace JoyLove
Summary: God's grace and truth have come to us through his greatest gift, his son Jesus Christ. In him we have all we need.1. The One True King has the Riches and Authority to give you all that you need. Matthew 2:2 (ESV). saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 2. The One true King is Gods answer to our single greatest need. Luke 2:11 (ESV). For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 3. The One True King wants to enrich your life both now and forever. Romans 8:32 (ESV)He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Three Divine Gifts:Peace JoyLove
Isaiah 9:6-7Summary: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the beginning of the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. Jesus has come to redeem and rescue but one day in the future, He will take His place as the One True King.Isaiah 9:6–7 (ESV) 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.Understanding the Big Picture of the Kingdom.1) God is Creator and King. Genesis 1:1 (ESV)n the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.John 1:1–5 (ESV) 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.2) The devil leads a rebellion against the LORD.Isaiah 14:12–15 (ESV) 12“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! 13You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; 14I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' 15But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.3) The Devil is judged BY GOD! Luke 10:18 (ESV) And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.4) The Devil leads man to rebel against God.Genesis 3:15 (ESV) I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”5) God promises a Savior and KING to the world. Gen 3:14,15Genesis 3:14–15 (ESV) 14The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”6) Jesus brings us the Good News of His Kingdom.John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.7) HE CONTINUES THE WORK OF THE KINGDOM THRU HIS CHURCH.Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”8) AT THE APPOINTED TIME HE WILL RETURN TO PUT HIS KINGDOM INTO FULL EFFECT!Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) 11Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.12His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.9) The One True King will reign forever and ever.Revelation 21:1–6 (ESV) 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Isaiah 9:6-7Summary: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the beginning of the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. Jesus has come to redeem and rescue but one day in the future, He will take His place as the One True King.Isaiah 9:6–7 (ESV) 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.Understanding the Big Picture of the Kingdom.1) God is Creator and King. Genesis 1:1 (ESV)n the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.John 1:1–5 (ESV) 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.2) The devil leads a rebellion against the LORD.Isaiah 14:12–15 (ESV) 12“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! 13You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; 14I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' 15But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.3) The Devil is judged BY GOD! Luke 10:18 (ESV) And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.4) The Devil leads man to rebel against God.Genesis 3:15 (ESV) I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”5) God promises a Savior and KING to the world. Gen 3:14,15Genesis 3:14–15 (ESV) 14The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”6) Jesus brings us the Good News of His Kingdom.John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.7) HE CONTINUES THE WORK OF THE KINGDOM THRU HIS CHURCH.Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”8) AT THE APPOINTED TIME HE WILL RETURN TO PUT HIS KINGDOM INTO FULL EFFECT!Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) 11Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.12His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.9) The One True King will reign forever and ever.Revelation 21:1–6 (ESV) 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Psalm 2:1-12Summary: There is an eternal difference between the King we need and the king we want. Thank God that He sent us Jesus Christ.Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV)1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”4He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6“As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”7I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”10Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.1. There is a king that we want. 2. There is a conflict over the king. Psalm 2:1–3 (ESV)1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”3. There is an answer from God.Psalm 2:4-6. He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6“As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”Psalm 2:7-9. I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” 4. There is a warning to the world.PSALM 2:10,11 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.5. There is an invitation to all.Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 2:1-12Summary: There is an eternal difference between the King we need and the king we want. Thank God that He sent us Jesus Christ.Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV)1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”4He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6“As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”7I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”10Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.1. There is a king that we want. 2. There is a conflict over the king. Psalm 2:1–3 (ESV)1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”3. There is an answer from God.Psalm 2:4-6. He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6“As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”Psalm 2:7-9. I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” 4. There is a warning to the world.PSALM 2:10,11 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.5. There is an invitation to all.Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Luke 2. Micah 5:1-5Summary: People have been stirred by the idea of a good King from the beginning of time. Jesus is the unexpected King because He brought us a different type of kingdom.Matthew 2:1–12 (ESV)1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,2saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Micah 5:1–5 (ESV)Now muster your troops, O daughter of troops; siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the judge of Israel on the cheek.2But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.3Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel.4And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.5And he shall be their peace.1. There is a King2. His Kingdom is completely unexpected. 3. He is unlike any other King. Psalm 96:10–12 (ESV)10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;12let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy So what should I do?1. Believe In Jesus Christ. 2. Begin to walk with Him and to obey His word.3. Receive His plan for your life. Psalm 96:10–12 (ESV)10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;12let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy So what should I do?1. Believe In Jesus Christ. 2. Begin to walk with Him and to obey His word.3. Receive His plan for your life.
Luke 2. Micah 5:1-5Summary: People have been stirred by the idea of a good King from the beginning of time. Jesus is the unexpected King because He brought us a different type of kingdom.Matthew 2:1–12 (ESV)1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,2saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Micah 5:1–5 (ESV)Now muster your troops, O daughter of troops; siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the judge of Israel on the cheek.2But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.3Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel.4And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.5And he shall be their peace.1. There is a King2. His Kingdom is completely unexpected. 3. He is unlike any other King. Psalm 96:10–12 (ESV)10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;12let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy So what should I do?1. Believe In Jesus Christ. 2. Begin to walk with Him and to obey His word.3. Receive His plan for your life. Psalm 96:10–12 (ESV)10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;12let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy So what should I do?1. Believe In Jesus Christ. 2. Begin to walk with Him and to obey His word.3. Receive His plan for your life.
Summary: A truly grateful heart will always produce a generous life. Text: Luke 10:25-37INTRODUCTION : The lawyer wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN'T HAVE to love. Who is my neighbor? Anyone whose need you see.Generosity is about people, let's meet them.I. THE MISERABLE MAN – 10:30Luke 10:30 (NLT) Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. - The wounded are all around us ... we need to see them.II. THE TERRIBLE THIEVES – 10:30Luke 10:30 (NLT). Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling fromJerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.- We must recognize the true enemy!III. THE PASSING PRIEST – 10:31Luke 10:31 (NLT)“By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by.- He probably had many good reasons for not stopping:IV. THE LOOKING LEVITE – 10:32Luke 10:32 (NLT) A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.- He had a RELIGION, but not a RELATIONSHIP.V. THE SYMPATHETIC SAMARITAN – 10:33-35Luke 10:33–35 (NLT) “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.35The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.'- WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A NEIGHBOR?1.- Compassion – 10:33 2.- Contact – 10:343.- Care – 10:34.4.- Commitment – 10:35 The big question: Luke 10:36–37 (NLT) “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37The man replied, “The onewho showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”
Summary: A truly grateful heart will always produce a generous life. Text: Luke 10:25-37INTRODUCTION : The lawyer wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN'T HAVE to love. Who is my neighbor? Anyone whose need you see.Generosity is about people, let's meet them.I. THE MISERABLE MAN – 10:30Luke 10:30 (NLT) Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. - The wounded are all around us ... we need to see them.II. THE TERRIBLE THIEVES – 10:30Luke 10:30 (NLT). Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling fromJerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.- We must recognize the true enemy!III. THE PASSING PRIEST – 10:31Luke 10:31 (NLT)“By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by.- He probably had many good reasons for not stopping:IV. THE LOOKING LEVITE – 10:32Luke 10:32 (NLT) A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.- He had a RELIGION, but not a RELATIONSHIP.V. THE SYMPATHETIC SAMARITAN – 10:33-35Luke 10:33–35 (NLT) “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.35The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.'- WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A NEIGHBOR?1.- Compassion – 10:33 2.- Contact – 10:343.- Care – 10:34.4.- Commitment – 10:35 The big question: Luke 10:36–37 (NLT) “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37The man replied, “The onewho showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”
1 Thes. 5:18 Summary: Living as a giver of thanks is a healthy fruit of knowing and walking with Jesus. Psalm 100:1–5 (ESV)1Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!2Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!3Know that the Lord, he is God!It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people,and the sheep of his pasture.4Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless his name!5For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV). give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1. It's always time to give thanks. 2. Gratitude and God's will cannot be separated. 3. To belong to Jesus changes everything.
1 Thes. 5:18 Summary: Living as a giver of thanks is a healthy fruit of knowing and walking with Jesus. Psalm 100:1–5 (ESV)1Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!2Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!3Know that the Lord, he is God!It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people,and the sheep of his pasture.4Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless his name!5For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV). give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1. It's always time to give thanks. 2. Gratitude and God's will cannot be separated. 3. To belong to Jesus changes everything.
1 Thes. 5:18Summary: Gratitude is a powerful gift from God that helps to transform our lives into the likeness of Christ.Gratitude is a gift from God. Gratitude is more than a good character trait; it is a powerful force that can transform your life.1. Living a life of gratitude is a step into the will of God.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV 1900). In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.2. Gratitude is part of a renewed life.Ephesians 5:1 (ESV)Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.Ephesians 5:4 (ESV)Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.3. Gratitude reminds me that God is in control.Philippians 4:6–7 (ESV)do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.4. Gratitude keeps me focused on God's goodness.Psalm 100:4–5 (ESV)Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.30 Day Gratitude Challenge1- Thank someone every day. Send a card, text, email or talk in person.2- Start a daily thankfulness list that you review and pray through.3- Memorize several Bible verses about thankfulness.
1 Thes. 5:18Summary: Gratitude is a powerful gift from God that helps to transform our lives into the likeness of Christ.Gratitude is a gift from God. Gratitude is more than a good character trait; it is a powerful force that can transform your life.1. Living a life of gratitude is a step into the will of God.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV 1900). In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.2. Gratitude is part of a renewed life.Ephesians 5:1 (ESV)Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.Ephesians 5:4 (ESV)Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.3. Gratitude reminds me that God is in control.Philippians 4:6–7 (ESV)do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.4. Gratitude keeps me focused on God's goodness.Psalm 100:4–5 (ESV)Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.30 Day Gratitude Challenge1- Thank someone every day. Send a card, text, email or talk in person.2- Start a daily thankfulness list that you review and pray through.3- Memorize several Bible verses about thankfulness.
1. You harvest because you are always sowing in some area.Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Galatians 6:7 (NLT) Don't be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.2. The goal is to sow in the areas that God wants to bless.Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Luke 10:2 (KJV) Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.3. When I line my life up with God's plan, He blesses.Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.Acts 1:6–8 (NLT) So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”4. God will always bless in proportion to how much I sow.Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.2 Corinthians 9:6 (KJV) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
1. You harvest because you are always sowing in some area.Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Galatians 6:7 (NLT) Don't be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.2. The goal is to sow in the areas that God wants to bless.Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Luke 10:2 (KJV) Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.3. When I line my life up with God's plan, He blesses.Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.Acts 1:6–8 (NLT) So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”4. God will always bless in proportion to how much I sow.Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.2 Corinthians 9:6 (KJV) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Luke 16:10-11 1. Understand that Money is a stewardship. Luke 16:10,11 (ESV) “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 2. Commit to earn honestly & work hard. Colossians 3:22–24 (ESV) Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 3. Honor God with First Fruits. Proverbs 3:9–10 (ESV)9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. 4. Stay within my means. Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender's slave. 5. Save for the future. Proverbs 30:24-25 Four things are small on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: The ants are not a strong people, but they store up their food in the summer; 6. Live with financial integrity. Romans 13:7–8 (ESV) Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. 8Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 7. Live generously toward others. 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 (ESV) The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8. Enjoy what you have with gratitude. 1 Timothy 6:17–18 (ESV) As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share
Luke 16:10-111. Understand that Money is a stewardship. Luke 16:10,11 (ESV) “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 2. Commit to earn honestly & work hard.Colossians 3:22–24 (ESV) Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.3. Honor God with First Fruits. Proverbs 3:9–10 (ESV)9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.4. Stay within my means. Proverbs 22:7The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender's slave.5. Save for the future. Proverbs 30:24-25Four things are small on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: The ants are not a strong people, but they store up their food in the summer;6. Live with financial integrity. Romans 13:7–8 (ESV) Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. 8Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.7. Live generously toward others.2 Corinthians 9:6–7 (ESV) The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.8. Enjoy what you have with gratitude.1 Timothy 6:17–18 (ESV) As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share
1. Stewardship is about what you have right now. Matthew 25:14,15 (ESV) For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. A- Everyone's given something. B – Stewardship is a trust. C – We cannot limit God. D – Victory and blessing are not dependent on our talents. 2. Stewardship is always a call to faith! Matthew 25:16–18 (ESV)He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. 17So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. 18But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. 3. God is eager to reward your faithfulness. Matthew 25:19-23 (ESV) Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. 20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' 22 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'
1. Stewardship is about what you have right now. Matthew 25:14,15 (ESV) For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. A- Everyone's given something. B – Stewardship is a trust. C – We cannot limit God. D – Victory and blessing are not dependent on our talents. 2. Stewardship is always a call to faith! Matthew 25:16–18 (ESV)He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. 17So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. 18But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money.3. God is eager to reward your faithfulness. Matthew 25:19-23 (ESV) Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. 20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' 22 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'
Text: 1 Cor 9:19-23 Summary: The timeless truth of the gospel is Gods answer to every generation. Because of the Gospel, we are all things to all men 1. We surrender our rights for the good news. 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 (NLT) Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. 20When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. 21When I am with the Gentiles who do not follow the Jewish law, I too live apart from that law so I can bring them to Christ. But I do not ignore the law of God; I obey the law of Christ. 22When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings. 2. We live as stewards of the good news. 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 (ESV)This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Matthew 25:29 (NLT)To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. 3. We are messengers proclaiming the good news. 2 Corinthians 4:5–6 (NLT)You see, we don't go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus' sake. 6For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:20–21 (ESV)Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Luke 4:18 (ESV)“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed . . . THIS IS ALL OF US! 4. We completely rely on the power of the gospel Romans 1:16 (ESV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Jonah 4:10–11 (ESV). And the Lord said, “You pity the plant, for which you did not labor, nor did you make it grow, which came into being in a night and perished in a night. 11And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also much cattle?”
Text: 1 Cor 9:19-23Summary: The timeless truth of the gospel is Gods answer to every generation. Because of the Gospel, we are all things to all men1. We surrender our rights for the good news. 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 (NLT) Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. 20When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. 21When I am with the Gentiles who do not follow the Jewish law, I too live apart from that law so I can bring them to Christ. But I do not ignore the law of God; I obey the law of Christ. 22When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings. 2. We live as stewards of the good news.1 Corinthians 4:1–2 (ESV)This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.Matthew 25:29 (NLT)To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.3. We are messengers proclaiming the good news. 2 Corinthians 4:5–6 (NLT)You see, we don't go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus' sake. 6For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:20–21 (ESV)Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.Luke 4:18 (ESV)“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed . . . THIS IS ALL OF US!4. We completely rely on the power of the gospel Romans 1:16 (ESV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.Jonah 4:10–11 (ESV). And the Lord said, “You pity the plant, for which you did not labor, nor did you make it grow, which came into being in a night and perished in a night. 11And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also much cattle?”
Summary: Deciding to move forward can be many things; fearful or exciting and faith-filled or paralyzing, but recognizing the path laid out by God is critical to success. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT) 18 "But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. [19] For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness for my people to come home. I will create rivers for them in the desert! How can I move forward with confidence? Joshua 1:6-9 (ESV) 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” I must learn to trust God's Word. Joshua 1:6 (ESV) Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Four Blessings from God's Word 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 1- What's right 2- What's not right 3- How to get right 4- How to stay right I must have courage to obey God's Word. Joshua 1:7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. I must make a commitment to know God's Word. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. I must learn reliance on God's Presence. Joshua 1:9 (ESV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Nothing can stop me now!
Summary: Deciding to move forward can be many things; fearful or exciting and faith-filled or paralyzing, but recognizing the path laid out by God is critical to success.Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT) 18 "But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.[19] For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness for my people to come home. I will create rivers for them in the desert!How can I move forward with confidence?Joshua 1:6-9 (ESV) 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit theland that I swore to their fathers to give them.7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn fromit to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”I must learn to trust God's Word.Joshua 1:6 (ESV) Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.Four Blessings from God's Word2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.1- What's right2- What's not right3- How to get right4- How to stay rightI must have courage to obey God's Word.Joshua 1:7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.I must make a commitment to know God's Word.Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.I must learn reliance on God's Presence.Joshua 1:9 (ESV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.Nothing can stop me now!
Text: Exodus 14:1-30 Exodus 14:15. stop crying and “tell the people to move forward” Philippians 3:12–14 (ESV)Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. · moving forward is an act of obedience · moving forward will ALWAYS require faith · failing to move forward will end poorly · moving forward often proceeds Gods power 1. When we move forward God steps in to protect His kids. v 19,20 2. When we move forward God makes a way where there is no way. v21- 22 3. When we move forward God takes care of the junk left behind. v 27-29 4. When we move forward God proves Himself worthy. v 30, 31
Text: Exodus 14:1-30 Exodus 14:15. stop crying and “tell the people to move forward” Philippians 3:12–14 (ESV)Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. · moving forward is an act of obedience · moving forward will ALWAYS require faith· failing to move forward will end poorly· moving forward often proceeds Gods power 1. When we move forward God steps in to protect His kids. v 19,202. When we move forward God makes a way where there is no way. v21- 22 3. When we move forward God takes care of the junk left behind. v 27-294. When we move forward God proves Himself worthy. v 30, 31
Hebrews 13:4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage ( the bed is undefiled). 1. We honor marriage when we honor Gods design for marriage. Genesis 2:18 (ESV). Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT) but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Gen 2:24-25 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Jesus confirms Gods original design for marriage. Matthew 19:4–6 (NLT)“Haven't you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.' 5And he said, ‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.' 6Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” Paul confirms Gods design for marriage. Ephesians 5:31–33 (NLT)As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” 32This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. 2. We honor marriage when we build on Gods design. We seek the Lord We live as best friends. We pursue godly romance. Hebrews 13:4 (ESV) Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
Hebrews 13:4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage ( the bed is undefiled). 1. We honor marriage when we honor Gods design for marriage. Genesis 2:18 (ESV). Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT) but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Gen 2:24-25 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Jesus confirms Gods original design for marriage.Matthew 19:4–6 (NLT)“Haven't you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.' 5And he said, ‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.' 6Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”Paul confirms Gods design for marriage. Ephesians 5:31–33 (NLT)As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” 32This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. 2. We honor marriage when we build on Gods design. We seek the Lord We live as best friends. We pursue godly romance. Hebrews 13:4 (ESV) Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:12-13 Do you have the gift of singleness? Singleness is a gift. I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord's work and thinking how to please him. - 1 Corinthians 7:32 How do I cope with the disadvantages? Take advantage of the advantages. I just want to fit in. I'm going to stand out! “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine - Matthew 5:14-16a I'll be confident when I find a spouse. I am confident because I have a Savior! Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. - Philippians 1:6 I want a Savior, but I need a spouse. I need a Savior, and I want a spouse. I just have to survive until I get there. I'm going to thrive right here. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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